Joseph D. Mancano is a founding member of Cedrone & Mancano, LLC. He graduated from Temple University School of Law in 1979 where he was on the Dean’s Honor Roll and received the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Trial Advocacy.

Following graduation, Mr. Mancano joined the U.S. Department of Justice under its Honors Program. He served as Trial Attorney in the Philadelphia Field Office of the Antitrust Division from 1979-1982. From 1982-1985, Mr. Mancano was a Trial Attorney in the Philadelphia Strike Force Office of the Justice Department’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. Mr. Mancano continued his government career in 1985 when he was appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in the St. Louis, Missouri office of the President’s Drug Enforcement Task Force. As a Justice Department Attorney, Mr. Mancano received official commendations from the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Internal Revenue Service, and U.S. Customs Service. Prior to founding Cedrone & Mancano, LLC, Mr. Mancano was chairman of the White Collar Criminal Defense practice at a 70-lawyer, multi-state firm.

Mr. Mancano focuses his practice on both civil and criminal litigation in federal and state courts throughout the United States. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tried over 100 cases to verdict. Mr. Mancano also handles federal and state appeals, and routinely represents clients in regulatory enforcement proceedings. Since 2014, Mr. Mancano has served as a court-appointed Discovery and Settlement Master for civil cases filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Commerce Court.

Mr. Mancano is a prolific speaker and has lectured on a myriad of topics at law schools, business schools, the FBI Training Academy, and to bar association groups, health care providers, and accounting societies. He has been selected by his peers for the 2013-2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America in the area of Criminal Defense: White Collar. Mr. Mancano is also listed in the 2018 Guide to the World’s Leading White Collar Crime Lawyers, the international legal market’s guide to the top practitioners advising on white collar crime law. For the years 2005 through 2019, he has been selected by his peers as one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers for White Collar Criminal Defense, and one of Philadelphia’s Top 100 Super Lawyers for 2013-2019. On November 28, 2018, Mr. Mancano received The Annual Cesare Beccaria Award presented by the Justinian Society and The Criminal Justice Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the cause of justice and the advancement of legal education.

Mr. Mancano serves on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers White Collar Crime Committee. He has been a member of the American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section and the Section of Antitrust Law, the Criminal Law Committee of the Federal Bar Association in Philadelphia, the Federalist Society, the Justinian Society, and the National Italian American Foundation. He is past President of the St. Thomas More Society, an organization devoted to promoting the highest ethical standards in the legal profession.

Mr. Mancano is active in civic and charitable organizations. He serves as a Trustee of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, a Jesuit high school in Philadelphia, and was on the Board of Governors of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia.

“Plea Bargaining,” 21st Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines sponsored by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Criminal Justice Section of the ABA, and the NACDL (St. Petersburg, FL), May 25, 2012

“Understanding Bank Agreements: A Litigation Perspective,” University of North Carolina Treasury Management Services (Chapel Hill, NC), October 3, 2011 and March 28, 2011

“Self-Preservation or Self-Immolation: Self Disclosure to DOJ, HHS and other Government Agencies,” The Philadelphia Young Lawyers Division of the ABA’s White Collar Crime Committee Program (Philadelphia, PA), May 20, 2010

“Joe was invaluable in helping me and my family through one of the most difficult times of our lives. After I was falsely accused of 6 felony counts by the Federal Government my family went through 4 of the toughest months they will ever have to endure. We were dealing with a frivolous case that led to overwhelming emotions involved in knowing that the punishment was potentially spending the rest of my life in federal prison for something I did not do. Joe was able to piece together a very intricate puzzle. He meticulously scrutinized the testimony of over 200 witnesses, hundreds of thousands of pages of documents and the suppression of evidence that had taken place over almost 7 years to forge a defense that defied the odds. Statistics show the sobering results of federal white collar crime prosecutions as less than 1 out of 100 defendants actually win an acquittal at trial. I am here to tell you that I am 1 of the 100 who were found ‘Unanimously” not guilty on all counts thanks to the incredible time and effort put forth by Joe. I will be forever grateful for the emotional support and belief that he gave to me as a small business owner who was fighting very stiff odds. Joe, you are one in a million and you have given me back my life. “

Patrick M. Squires

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“I was very fortunate to have Joseph Mancano represent me in a very serious financial situation caused by another person in my life. His representation resulted in the best possible outcome for me because of his knowledge and expertise. This victory saved me from financial ruin as well as avoiding other potential liabilities. The consequences of my situation could have been devastating had he not been successful. Anyone would be fortunate to have Mr. Mancano represent them as well. He is not only an exceptional attorney, but very honest and truly cares about his clients; qualities you expect and deserve but do not always get.

He is a real hero in my life!”

Karin Carter

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“June 2, 2010 my life changed for the worst. I was implicated in a very large case, dealing with a large tax loss to the government. The case was complex because it dealt with over twelve different companies. I had done some research and found that in these particular cases it always seemed that the assistant ended up taking the largest portion of the punishment, therefore I knew I was in deep! This is when Joseph Mancano was hired as my attorney. I made the decision to hire Joe after an initial interview and some research of his past experiences, and this was the best decision I have ever made. Joe’s work history as assistant United States Attorney and work in the Department of Justice helped aid his knowledge of how the system works. Joe was able to create a working outline of my case. Joe explained to me every step of the way how things were going to progress. Joe’s interactions with the United States prosecutor and the agent of the Internal Revenue Service were nothing short of spectacular. On numerous occasions, the Internal Revenue Service agents and the prosecutor informed me that I was well represented. The outcome of my case was extremely favorable to me.”

Robert Lapinto

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“Joe Mancano has represented the John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center for over 15 years and we continue to be impressed by his professionalism, knowledge of the law and the effort he puts into understanding the mental health business. Mr. Mancano has worked with many managers as well as myself, and I have only heard positive comments about those interactions. It is an honor and pleasure to work with him and we recommend him to our colleagues in the field.”

Jo Williamson, President/CEO

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“Joe is a genuine professional with extraordinary command of both the law and courtroom. His willingness to work with me to understand and achieve my goals resulted in an effective and efficient disposition of my case.

Joe has all the qualities you want in an attorney – responsive and attentive, a strong knowledge of procedure and practice – without all of the negatives that are often associated with a counsel of his experience and specialty. He’s down-to-earth, personable, and humble -and he is someone in whom I have the utmost trust, confidence, and respect to dutifully represent me professionally and personally.”